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Bridgetown Advocate

Location

Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia

Date

Apr 18, 1946

Page

3

Bridgetown Red Cross Receipts and Planned Donations

At the April 6 general meeting Bridgetown Red Cross Society recorded donations totaling 38 pounds 15 shillings 1 penny. A 50 pound donation to headquarters was approved. Good Friday prevents the April dance, and the group backs the Hospital Appeal and supports a house canvass. Urgent requests include handkerchiefs and face washers for the shop.

The Bridgetown Red Cross Society Alan Speer Red Cross Society R.8.l. Candiate Inlay Campbell Red Cross

Repatriation Committee Agreed by Manjimup Board

A public meeting to form a local Repatriation Committee was agreed at the Manjimup Road Board on Saturday. The move, urged by the Repatriation Department, aims to relieve hardship among returned men and prevent duplicated claims with ex service bodies. Sub committees may form at Pembeton and Northcliffe.

Manjimup Road Board Repatriation Department R.s.sa

RSL President Visits Manjimup and Bridgetown

The RSL delegation led by Mr. Anderson visited Manjimup and Bridgetown, meeting local officials and sub-branch members. He spoke on League work, returned men rehabilitation, vocational training, housing efforts, and the need to influence government policy while praising local sub-branch leaders.

Manjimup R.S.L J. W. M. Anderson Anderson Fred Coombes L.S.L L. A. Robertson Public Service Su-branch HW. S. Wilson Fremantle Manjimtus Bridgetown Northcliffe League G. Major South West Anerson RSL H. G. Wilson Robertson BE. K. Hoar M.L.A Major Whittel J. Smith H. Jay Buck Bridgetown J. W. Tomlinson

Railway Timetable For Eridge Town Arrivals Departures

Following are the times of arrival and departure for Eridge town. The list details trains serving the small station, indicating schedules and potential connections for travelers and residents.

Ueridgetown

Bridgetown Scout Activities Easter Trip and Matches

Bridgetown Troop closes the season with an Easter Sunday bus trip to Busselton leaving 8.30 sharp after booking seats by Friday. Saturday features a cricket match at the showground against Sister Kate's Home Greenbushes with refreshments for visitors. Cubs resume on Saturday April 27 under Scoutmaster supervision. Cubmaster sought by Abbotts or Sandilands.

Bridgetown Busselton Kate Greenbushes

Scoutmaster Leadership Praised in Local Correspondence

A correspondent urges appreciation for voluntary scoutmaster work and leaders. The writer calls on parents and citizens to support the scout movement, noting its role in building character friendship and good citizenship amid today’s turmoil.

Scout Movement

Pemberton Water Supply Approved After Years of Talks

After two years of correspondence and inquiries the Pemberton water scheme received departmental approval on March 11 and awaits ministerial confirmation. The £7000 project, with £1680 from the State Saw Mills Department, is expected to incur an early annual loss around £120. a 4d in the £ rate is anticipated. Delays may occur due to material shortages, but completion is hoped before next summer.

Pemberton Public Works’ Department State Raw Mills Department A.R. G. Hawke Wise

Welcome to Manjimup as Road Board hosts tea

The Manjimup Road Board entertained the secretary of the local sub-branch at an afternoon tea. The Board chairman Mr. L. J. Rees extended a welcome to the town and spoke of the cordial relationship between the Board and the local R. L. L.

Manjimup Road Board L. J. Rees R.8.l

Pamela Britton Debuts in Anchors Aweigh Screen Role

Pamela Britton, a stage actress from the American Midwest, makes her screen debut in MGM’s technicolor musical Anchors Aweigh. She left the stage as a child prodigy and rose to fame in Oklahoma before being cast in a straight comedy role and is married to Captain Arthur Steele on duty in Hawaii.

Pamela Britton Hollywood Middle West Oklahoma Arthur Steele Hawaii

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Red Cross Affairs Manjimup Welfare Committee Soord Mr. Smith Co-operative Ltd TYRE Thos. C. Carlisle Perth G. R. Brathwaite Hk. Urquhart Chaff Wigmore'’s Ltd Aladdin Industries Ltd F. Criteh and Co. Ltd Mercantile Mutual Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association CG. J. Ellershaw and Co. Ltd Shell Denot P.O National Library of Australia R.S. L Manjimup Bridgetown Joes Canberra Council of Ex-Servicemen’s Association F.S.1 Toanch Association Jim Gillard Hubert Jay Alf. Fry John Murdock BE. Abbotts Mr. R. Sandilands Pemberton Water Supply My. EK. Howl Mla Guest N. M. Keremelevich Hampton.st P.O. Rox Phove Victoria Street Bunbury Thelma Gardiner Fisher’s Garage Bridgetown Advocate P. A Nla.gov
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